in passing

phrase

Synonyms of in passingnext
: by the way : incidentally

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The bill passed the House after a handful of Republicans, including some from districts with large Haitian communities, joined Democrats in passing it. Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 29 June 2026

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“In passing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20passing. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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